In Person Counselling in St Albans
Welcome! I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with experience working in counselling services, healthcare settings, and private practice. I aim to support my clients with their emotional and psychological health using a select combination of talking and body-based (somatic) approaches and techniques. Through support and guidance you will be invited in the sessions, at a pace which feels right and appropriate for you, to explore and process your thoughts, feelings and emotions. This exploration can take place through talking and through other body-based (somatic) and mindfulness-based activities and interventions.
Welcome! I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with experience working in counselling services, healthcare settings, and private practice. I aim to support my clients with their emotional and psychological health using a select combination of talking and body-based (somatic) approaches and techniques. Through support and guidance you will be invited in the sessions, at a pace which feels right and appropriate for you, to explore and process your thoughts, feelings and emotions. This exploration can take place through talking and through other body-based (somatic) and mindfulness-based activities and interventions.
I offer in person appointments in Hertfordshire, as well as as web based video appointments for all clients in and outside Hertfordshire.
My approach to therapy is informed by ongoing developments in psychological knowledge and research, and is caring and sensitive to your individual needs. Therapy and treatment for a variety of issues, including: anxiety, relationships, couple therapy, depression, stress, trauma, self esteem, workplace issues, dealing with health difficulties, drug and alcohol problems, life difficulties and transition and well being.
I offer in person appointments in Hertfordshire, as well as as web based video appointments for all clients in and outside Hertfordshire.
My approach to therapy is informed by ongoing developments in psychological knowledge and research, and is caring and sensitive to your individual needs. Therapy and treatment for a variety of issues, including: anxiety, relationships, couple therapy, depression, stress, trauma, self esteem, workplace issues, dealing with health difficulties, drug and alcohol problems, life difficulties and transition and well being.
I work with women to explore and strengthen their low self-esteem. If you feel not good enough, often experience jealousy or comparison or you're prone to people pleasing, then self esteem counselling may be for you. We live in a high pressure world and many things can contribute towards low self-esteem – a difficult childhood, a hurtful comment or a disappointing relationship. But self-esteem can be renewed and repaired. Many of my clients report feeling significantly better after completing our counselling sessions together. And they go on to create a life they love.
I work with women to explore and strengthen their low self-esteem. If you feel not good enough, often experience jealousy or comparison or you're prone to people pleasing, then self esteem counselling may be for you. We live in a high pressure world and many things can contribute towards low self-esteem – a difficult childhood, a hurtful comment or a disappointing relationship. But self-esteem can be renewed and repaired. Many of my clients report feeling significantly better after completing our counselling sessions together. And they go on to create a life they love.
In the 30 years since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, I have worked with people in both physical and mental health services I have substantial experience in helping and supporting children, young people, parents, adults, couples, families who are experiencing difficulties in life. I have a strong belief that people are inherently resilient and resourceful, and that with the right help and support people can overcome their problems and lead a happy and fulfilling life. In all my work I aim to help people to develop, restore or strengthen connections with those who are important in their lives.
In the 30 years since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, I have worked with people in both physical and mental health services I have substantial experience in helping and supporting children, young people, parents, adults, couples, families who are experiencing difficulties in life. I have a strong belief that people are inherently resilient and resourceful, and that with the right help and support people can overcome their problems and lead a happy and fulfilling life. In all my work I aim to help people to develop, restore or strengthen connections with those who are important in their lives.
If negative thought patterns, emotional challenges, or unhelpful behaviours are affecting your daily life, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may offer the support and tools you need. Life is full of challenges, stress and setbacks—these are natural parts of being human. But while we can't always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond. CBT provides effective strategies to help you see things from a new perspective, empowering you to handle life's difficulties with greater strength and resilience. Here's a comforting truth: It's ok if you're not sure where to begin, therapy is about progress, not perfection.
If negative thought patterns, emotional challenges, or unhelpful behaviours are affecting your daily life, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may offer the support and tools you need. Life is full of challenges, stress and setbacks—these are natural parts of being human. But while we can't always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond. CBT provides effective strategies to help you see things from a new perspective, empowering you to handle life's difficulties with greater strength and resilience. Here's a comforting truth: It's ok if you're not sure where to begin, therapy is about progress, not perfection.
I work with adults of any age, race, religious group or gender. My clients have been quite varied. My ideal client is someone who has something that they need to talk about.
I work with adults of any age, race, religious group or gender. My clients have been quite varied. My ideal client is someone who has something that they need to talk about.
People need therapy for a wide variety of reasons, from coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, to dealing with depression or anxiety, to simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. As a holistic and integrative counsellor, I want to support you in getting to know, understand and guide the various parts of your personality that make you the unique person that you are. I can support you if you: • If you find it hard to cope • Feel anxious or depressed • Having feelings of low-self • Relationship troubles • Feel stuck, lonely or disconnected • Want to work through past trauma • Feel lost and unsure of
People need therapy for a wide variety of reasons, from coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, to dealing with depression or anxiety, to simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. As a holistic and integrative counsellor, I want to support you in getting to know, understand and guide the various parts of your personality that make you the unique person that you are. I can support you if you: • If you find it hard to cope • Feel anxious or depressed • Having feelings of low-self • Relationship troubles • Feel stuck, lonely or disconnected • Want to work through past trauma • Feel lost and unsure of
I regularly work with clients experiencing Depression, Generalised anxiety, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Health anxiety, Social phobia, Panic disorder, Specific phobias, Agoraphobia, PTSD and Low self-esteem. My main interests are overcoming Perfectionism, Social Anxiety, PTSD and Low Self esteem. I am very passionate about supporting clients in pregnancy and parenthood. I am extremely empathetic to the challenges that this time can bring. I hope to empower parents and help them develop positive beliefs about themselves
I regularly work with clients experiencing Depression, Generalised anxiety, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Health anxiety, Social phobia, Panic disorder, Specific phobias, Agoraphobia, PTSD and Low self-esteem. My main interests are overcoming Perfectionism, Social Anxiety, PTSD and Low Self esteem. I am very passionate about supporting clients in pregnancy and parenthood. I am extremely empathetic to the challenges that this time can bring. I hope to empower parents and help them develop positive beliefs about themselves
If you are struggling with your emotions, relationships or feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, psychotherapy could help bring about meaningful change. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore underlying dynamics and emotional conflicts. Gaining a better understanding of yourself can make it possible to move away from the unhelpful patterns and can help facilitate healthy developments within your personal and professional life.
If you are struggling with your emotions, relationships or feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, psychotherapy could help bring about meaningful change. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore underlying dynamics and emotional conflicts. Gaining a better understanding of yourself can make it possible to move away from the unhelpful patterns and can help facilitate healthy developments within your personal and professional life.
I am a psychoanalytical psychotherapist with over 17 years experience of working in private practice and within the NHS. Some of the reasons people come to see me are to get help with anxiety; depression; emotional difficulties brought on by troublesome relationships; work stress; or concerns about an abusive or a traumatic past.
I am a psychoanalytical psychotherapist with over 17 years experience of working in private practice and within the NHS. Some of the reasons people come to see me are to get help with anxiety; depression; emotional difficulties brought on by troublesome relationships; work stress; or concerns about an abusive or a traumatic past.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to facilitate you, in the process of self exploration and growth. I work collaboratively with my clients to create an open and safe environment, where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Fostering a supportive and empowering relationship, I aim to support you by helping you to gain valuable insights into your self and develop self awareness, make changes and build resilience so that you can face life’s challenges and live a more fulfilling life.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to facilitate you, in the process of self exploration and growth. I work collaboratively with my clients to create an open and safe environment, where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Fostering a supportive and empowering relationship, I aim to support you by helping you to gain valuable insights into your self and develop self awareness, make changes and build resilience so that you can face life’s challenges and live a more fulfilling life.
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As therapists for both adults & children we understand the impact of today's ever changing world can have on us at any age. We will offer you the opportunity to talk through your worries and feel more emotionally tolerant for the future ahead; whichever path you choose to take. We can help you build your self-esteem and promote confidence in your own ability; using the tools you already have and new ones you'll develop. Anxiety, anger, depression & shame are words we're hearing more frequently but have we become intolerant to experiencing them? We offer you an opportunity to talk through your issues in an emotionally healthy way.
As therapists for both adults & children we understand the impact of today's ever changing world can have on us at any age. We will offer you the opportunity to talk through your worries and feel more emotionally tolerant for the future ahead; whichever path you choose to take. We can help you build your self-esteem and promote confidence in your own ability; using the tools you already have and new ones you'll develop. Anxiety, anger, depression & shame are words we're hearing more frequently but have we become intolerant to experiencing them? We offer you an opportunity to talk through your issues in an emotionally healthy way.
I am a qualified and registered Art Therapist who is passionate about helping children and young people express their emotions and reflect on their experiences through art and play. Art therapy is an established form of psychotherapy. Art materials are used to help facilitate understanding of our emotions and experiences allowing communication and self-reflection to take place. I take a non-directive approach to allow the client to explore their experiences and emotions in a way that is most natural to them.
I am a qualified and registered Art Therapist who is passionate about helping children and young people express their emotions and reflect on their experiences through art and play. Art therapy is an established form of psychotherapy. Art materials are used to help facilitate understanding of our emotions and experiences allowing communication and self-reflection to take place. I take a non-directive approach to allow the client to explore their experiences and emotions in a way that is most natural to them.
Are you highly critical of yourself? Do you struggle with not feeling good enough? Do you find it difficult to say no or ask for what you need? I work with big hearted souls who are ready to break unhelpful patterns of the past, stop people pleasing, have better relationships and set boundaries. If you have a pattern of dysfunctional relationships and would like to know how you can set boundaries without feeling guilty, have relationships that feel equal and to have a stronger sense of self worth, I can help. If you're ready to feel empowered and improve your emotional resilience, get in touch to see how I can help.
Are you highly critical of yourself? Do you struggle with not feeling good enough? Do you find it difficult to say no or ask for what you need? I work with big hearted souls who are ready to break unhelpful patterns of the past, stop people pleasing, have better relationships and set boundaries. If you have a pattern of dysfunctional relationships and would like to know how you can set boundaries without feeling guilty, have relationships that feel equal and to have a stronger sense of self worth, I can help. If you're ready to feel empowered and improve your emotional resilience, get in touch to see how I can help.
It is my firm belief that as an individual, you have the power to make positive changes in your life, which will enable you to feel happier and more fulfilled. Whether you are experiencing a specific challenge or are seeking a place to be heard, it is my aim to provide a confidential and compassionate space where we can work together to raise awareness and promote positive change.
It is my firm belief that as an individual, you have the power to make positive changes in your life, which will enable you to feel happier and more fulfilled. Whether you are experiencing a specific challenge or are seeking a place to be heard, it is my aim to provide a confidential and compassionate space where we can work together to raise awareness and promote positive change.
I understand it can be hard to approach therapy for the first time, or maybe you are currently in need of support during an uncertain time or are feeling distressed. It can feel difficult knowing where to start. We would work together to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours so you can better understand yourself and others. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can support you and give you understanding about your emotional responses to life events and insight to help cope in times of stress. I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can begin to make sense of your feelings and to identify how you would like to move forward.
I understand it can be hard to approach therapy for the first time, or maybe you are currently in need of support during an uncertain time or are feeling distressed. It can feel difficult knowing where to start. We would work together to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours so you can better understand yourself and others. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can support you and give you understanding about your emotional responses to life events and insight to help cope in times of stress. I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can begin to make sense of your feelings and to identify how you would like to move forward.
I offer psychanalytic psychotherapy to adults suffering with their mental health. Psychotherapy is a way of relating to each other, patient to therapist, where more formative patterns of thinking can be identified and thought about in a safe and confidential environment. You may need help with a more recent set of circumstances, a loss, stress or pressure, depression or anxiety. You may feel it is now time to put words to and perhaps come to terms with a much earlier experience or traumatic period that seems to have had long term effects. You might have no idea why you feel the way you do. Psychotherapy may offer some relief.
I offer psychanalytic psychotherapy to adults suffering with their mental health. Psychotherapy is a way of relating to each other, patient to therapist, where more formative patterns of thinking can be identified and thought about in a safe and confidential environment. You may need help with a more recent set of circumstances, a loss, stress or pressure, depression or anxiety. You may feel it is now time to put words to and perhaps come to terms with a much earlier experience or traumatic period that seems to have had long term effects. You might have no idea why you feel the way you do. Psychotherapy may offer some relief.
Christina Johnson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Albans AL3
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who are navigating life’s ups and downs. Perhaps you’re managing change or feeling stuck, finding relationships difficult and wondering why, or you may be struggling with loss. Or maybe you don’t know what you’re feeling but you know something isn’t quite right.
I work with people who are navigating life’s ups and downs. Perhaps you’re managing change or feeling stuck, finding relationships difficult and wondering why, or you may be struggling with loss. Or maybe you don’t know what you’re feeling but you know something isn’t quite right.
My name is Leanne and I work as an integrative counsellor, which means that I am trained in different counselling models. Every person is unique, so it is important that I can establish a way of working that is suitable for each individual. Our first session together is an assessment, in order for you and I to ensure we feel comfortable together and to determine what your needs are and what type of support you require.
My name is Leanne and I work as an integrative counsellor, which means that I am trained in different counselling models. Every person is unique, so it is important that I can establish a way of working that is suitable for each individual. Our first session together is an assessment, in order for you and I to ensure we feel comfortable together and to determine what your needs are and what type of support you require.
Hello and welcome. If you are reading this then you may be about to take a step to reach for support with something you are struggling with or perhaps feeling overwhelmed by. Maybe there is no specific issue, but you are feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with your life. Perhaps you want to focus on your personal growth and development. Whatever the reason, I understand that making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take. I offer a warm, holding and supportive space where all feelings, thoughts and experiences are welcome.
Hello and welcome. If you are reading this then you may be about to take a step to reach for support with something you are struggling with or perhaps feeling overwhelmed by. Maybe there is no specific issue, but you are feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with your life. Perhaps you want to focus on your personal growth and development. Whatever the reason, I understand that making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take. I offer a warm, holding and supportive space where all feelings, thoughts and experiences are welcome.
